Indian Public Diplomacy in East Asia

What is it about?

This essay explains the duality in Indian public diplomacy in the context of the country’s multiple identities as a formerly colonized nation and a currently rising regional and global power. These identities are informed by the worldview of a largely Westernized or West-focused ruling elite and a constant comparison with a rising and increasingly globally-influential China. Major themes evident in Indian public diplomacy in East Asia include cultural, educational and other exchanges, the use of Buddhism, support for research projects and conferences and, exchanges between sub-national units in India and several countries of the region.

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Why is it important?

This essay examines India’s activities in the realm of public diplomacy in East Asia and what this says about its international relations in general